HESI RN · HESI Maternity · Postpartum Care NCLEX Questions
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The nurse on a postpartum unit is acutely aware that cultural influences impact the patient's process of 'becoming a mother.' For which isn't a cultural influence does the nurse assess?
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Correct Answer: How the mother physically recovers from labor and delivery
Which nursing care goal is the highest priority for a woman who had a vaginal delivery 3 hours earlier?
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Correct Answer: The client will have a moderate lochia flow.
The nurse is aware that some parenting skills are acquired through the process of intentional learning. Which activity does the nurse associate with intentional learning?
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Correct Answer: The couple attends hospital classes addressing newborn and infant care.
The nurse is providing education to a postpartum woman about exercises to strengthen the pelvis musculature. Which instruction should be included?
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Correct Answer: "Perform Kegel exercises."ÂÂ
The nurse is preparing a postpartum patient for discharge. Which patient teaching is most important for the nurse to provide?
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Correct Answer: The signs and symptoms of secondary hemorrhage